DeAngelo has displayed great maturity and has beenrewarded with the "A" on his jersey(Photo Credit: NHL)

DeAngelo has been on the radar for years after joining the
USHL at the ripe age of 14. The youngest player to ever play in the league, the
offensive defenseman has since brought his skills to the Ontario Hockey League
and has seen no shortage of success. With 53 points in only 35 games, DeAngelo
has almost matched his previous season’s production in about half as many
games.

A very passionate player, DeAngelo has exceptional
playmaking ability, complimented by his great vision. He displays great hockey
sense, and good puck skills, but also a good shot that he is able to get on
net. Generally, a good decision making, he is sometimes prone to overhanding
the puck and gets himself in trouble. Overall though, he is a dynamic offensive
talent who excels with the puck on his stick.

His defensive game on the other hand has been one aspect
that needs improvement. With great wheels and a quick stick, he doesn’t panic
and has certainly been maturing defensively in his third season in the OHL.
DeAngelo, despite his smaller stature, also tries to add a physical dimension
to his game. Sometimes that can get him into trouble though, due to his
hot-tempered personality.

A great skater, he tries to emulate the play of All-Star LA
Kings defender, Drew Doughty. And while there is still some work to be done, in
terms of his offensive game, DeAngelo is one of the best defenders available.